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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1972
Page
3
REYKJAVIK Iceland AP Boris Spassky conceded the eighth game in 37 moves to Bobby Fischer, narrowing the gap to 5 3 in Fischer s favor and improving the American s chances of winning the world chess title in this resumed match.
Houston UPI report notes T. H. Graham a Republican candidate for precinct constable said his research showed his Democratic opponent was better for the job. Graham withdrew Thursday and endorsed his opponent Walter Rankin. He urged continued service without interference or a political campaign.
In a tense round of the world chess championship, Fischer solidified his edge over Spassky with a fourth loss for Spassky in the series and a drawing game that left the Russian demoralized. The ninth game, delayed to Sunday, featured Fischer's aggression with the queen's bishop pawn and a decisive blunder by Spassky on move 18, costing a rook after Fischer introduced a new variation. Movie cameras were allowed back into the hall for remaining games under Icelandic Chess Federation approval.
Dr. Benjamin Spock told the People's Party convention that with the right platform he would radicalize the middle class. He leads McGovern forces, with Julian Hobson as running mate, as the party appears set to nominate Spock tonight. The platform envisions deep cuts to military spending, ending the Vietnam War, universal health care, a guaranteed income, on boards for workers and consumers, legalization of marijuana and abortions, and strong civil rights protections.
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